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** Please do not read or respond if you are not a LEGIT policy debater.
Hello----
I am a National Circuit debater and have been doing policy since middle school. I had a successful freshmen year. I made it to quarters several times and won a lot. Sophomore year was rough... I wasn't winning as much, but neither was anyone else on my team. But now I am a junior. My teammates are starting to break to semis. But me? Not so much. I have been to 3 nat circuit tourneys and my best record was 3-3. I am having several problems now:
1) I have dedicated my life to debate and I am starting to wonder if I am smart enough to excel at this level. It is waring on me mentally. I am starting to feel worthless to my team and coaches. It is affecting my every day life and happiness.
2) I feel like my team if forgetting about me. It is like they don't care or take me seriously.
3) I am losing hope.
4) Everyone on my team is going to Glenbrooks besides my partner and I. (entry limitations)... this is really making me depressed.
So here is what I need:
1) Advice.
2) How can I win against really good teams? Tricks?
3) Is it worth it?
4) How do I keep faith in the system of debate when I get garbage judges who don't know what flowing is?
I don't really know who to reach out to so I figured the Cross-X community might be a good start... Thanks. Any KIND input is appreciated.